Product News

HEIDENHAIN's new LC 200 linear scale sets new standards in linear measurement on long machine-tool axes.

The vertical lift module (VLM) from KardexRemstar is a flexible storage system.

Royal Products has introduced the Econo-Rack, a device that safely collects finished parts as they come off of any bar-fed CNC lathe.

MAG's new XTi "super profiler" takes aerospace machining to a reportedly record altitude, demonstrating a 90-cubic-inch-per-minute metal removal rate (MRR) in titanium prior to shipment to Aerospace Dynamics International, Inc. (ADI), Valencia, California.

In order that tools always arrive on time at the machine, TDM Systems GmbH has developed the "TDM Machine Tool Manager."

Feed units in machine tools, assembly lines and handling applications often require fast deep plunges into large workspaces. Combined with the increasingly fast cycle times of production machines, this places especially high demands on the axis mechanics in automated processes. Rexroth's new linear motion system, the "Omega Module," addresses this need by featuring a very low traveling mass so that top speeds can be reached.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces availability of the new Surftest SJ-310 surface roughness tester.

Klingelnberg was prominent in bringing high-precision measurement machines from the test room onto the shop floor, thus essentially propelling the realization of efficiency concepts in manufacturing lines. Now, the company has implemented an own assembly line for five series of precision measuring centers in Hueckeswagen, Germany. The logistics concept was developed and implemented by STROTHMANN.

Behringer has introduced the new HBP-510/1208G mitering bandsaw for precision high speed cutting of large structural beams and profiles.

A full line of abrasive grinding wheels that come in various grits and sizes, featuring 4-½" diameters and many other sizes in-stock for immed-iate delivery, is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Bilz Tool Co. Inc. has developed a new generation of ThermoGrip shrink fit machines.

Hypertherm announced the launch of the Powermax105, a new 105 amp air plasma cutting system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to comfortably cut 1 ¼ inch (32mm) thick metal, and sever metal up to 2 inches (50mm) thick.

A line of rectangular vacuum suction cups for handling long, narrow, heavy loads that cannot be lifted using conventional cups with inadequate contact surfaces is available from Anver Corp.

One year ago, Mikron Tool introduced flexible solid carbide drills and earned respect from the producers of deep hole drills, because these drills, starting at 0.1mm diameter, achieved drilling depths up to 30 x D. Today, the Swiss tool producer takes another step forward and expands their drilling program of CrazyDrill Flex. We are now talking about drilling depths up to 50 x D with integrated cooling which is indispensable for these extreme drilling depths. Also new is an option especially for the machining of Titanium.

HEIDENHAIN's newest generation of absolute angle encoders continue to set standards with their integral bearings and hollow shafts, and have now expanded their usage to include connection to Fanuc controls.

In an industry where time is money and shaving a second off part cycle times translates into huge savings, EXSYS Tool Inc. has developed a new modular tool holding system specifically for those high-volume manufacturers using Star CNC brand Swiss-style machines.

Gravograph offers an Automatic Plate Feeder (APF) accessory that increases the productivity of Gravograph LS100, LS100EX, IS400, M40 laser and rotary engraving marking systems.

NSK America has introduced its high precision, NRR-3060 QC Spindle.

Wallover Oil Co. introduces two new machining coolants: WS 7450 and WS 7450HP.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduces a line of USA-made surface conditioning belts designed for work in wet or dry applications including cleaning, finishing, blending and deburring.